Introduction
T.J.Watt is an American professional football player who is known as the “sack master,” and he plays as a defensive end for the Houston Texans. After their high school and college career, he was drafted by the Texans in 2011 Watt has won the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award numerous times. His fans of the Texans were unsure what to make of Watt but he eventually won them over and made his reputation as one of the greatest defensive ends in NFL history.
Quick Facts
| Heading | Description |
| Real Name | Trent Jordan Watt. |
| Date of Birth | 11th October 1994. |
| Age | 28 Years. |
| Fathers Name | John Watt. |
| Mothers Name | Connie Watt. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Siblings | He has two older brothers, J. J. and Derek. |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra. |
| Profession | American football outside linebacker. |
| Height | 6 feet 4 Inches/193 Cm. |
| Weight | 114 kg/252 Lbs. |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Â Blue |
| School | Pewaukee High School, |
| College | Wisconsin (2013–2016). |
| NFL Draft | 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30. |
| Marital Status | Married (on 9th July 2022). |
| Wife | professional soccer player Dani Rhodes. |
| Social Media | |
| Twitter 496.8K Followers | Twitter/Watts |
| Instagram 1 Million followers | Instagram/Watts |
| Facebook 121K followers | Facebook/Watts |
| Net Worth | $ 50 million (INR 4,06.27Cr) |
| Last Updated | September 2022 |
Early LifeÂ
Justin James Watt was born on 11th October 1994 in Pewaukee. He has two younger brothers who also became NFL players, Watt fell in love with both ice hockey and football during his youth. At the age of thirteen, he stopped playing hockey and focused completely on football, citing both the financial and time commitments necessary to play both sports simultaneously.
During his high school days, JJ played football, basketball, baseball, and track & field. He was also named the team’s MVP and was selected as an All-state first-team player in his senior year. Apart from his achievements, JJ was not heavily recruited by universities.He has also received a scholarship to play for Central Michigan University, where he played as a tight end. It was during this period that Warr started sacking QBs like no tomorrow. During that time, he collected 42 solo tackles, 20 assisted tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and seven sacks.
Career
In 2011, he finished his rookie year with more than 5 sacks, and he helped Houston qualify for the first time in their history. After a strong run in the playoffs, he was named the Texans’ Rookie of the Year.After that JJ certainly showed his potential in his rookie season, he truly made a name for himself in 2012. During this time, he racked up over 20 sacks in what has been called one of the best seasons for any defensive end in NFL history.
In 2013, he was named to the NFL Pro-Bowl Team and earned several honours, including the NFL Player of the Year award. During the 2013 season. He then continued to play well despite the Texans having a disappointing season. After signing a new contract in 2014 with the Texans, he started strong by scoring a touchdown from scrimmage to becoming the first Texans player to do so in history. He scored another touchdown later on that season when he forced Colts quarterback Andrew Luck to fumble the ball before recovering it and running for 45 yards. At the season’s end, he won the Defensive Player of the Year Award.
He also struggled with injuries throughout 2015, but he still started numerous games and played well. In 2016, he underwent surgery on his groin for a sports hernia. In 2018, Watt returned once again, racking up 16 sacks that season and returning to his earlier level of high performance. But injury woes struck again in 2019 when he suffered a season-ending torn pectoral just 8 weeks into the season. In 2020, he returned to the team again and continued where he left off, scoring his first touchdown since 2014.
Relationships
 In 2016, he started dating professional soccer player Dani Rhodes. In 2019, the couple became engaged. In 2020, they married in the Bahamas.
Contracts
In 2014, J.J. signed a six-year $100 million (INR 8,12.55 Cr) contract with the Houston Texans. The contract came with a $10-million (INR 81.25 Cr) signing bonus and was roughly 50% guaranteed. This made him the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback. After being selected as the first defensive end in the first round by the Houston Texans. He signed a 4-year contract worth about $11 million (INR 89.38 Cr).
Brand Endorsements
Off the field, he earns millions more from endorsements with companies which include Reebok, Gatorade, Ford, Verizon, and more. These endorsements can easily earn him. $10 million (INR 81.25 Cr) per year.
Real Estate
In 2015, it was reported that he had purchased a home in the southeastern Wisconsin area of Summit. The log cabin is spread over 4,500 square feet, and it sits on a 35-acre plot of land in Waukesha County. Watt paid $800,000 (INR 6.50 Cr) for the home, which features four bedrooms.
In 2016, he put his home in Texas up for sale with an asking price of $465,000 (INR 3.77 Cr). Located in Pearland, this amazing residence spread over 4169 square feet of living space which includes four bedrooms, and a saltwater pool. Watt purchased the property back in 2011 for about $399,000 (INR 3.24 Cr).
FAQ
Q.What does TJ Watt stand for?
Ans:- His real name is Trent Jordan Watt but famously known as T.J.
Q. What is the T.J. Watt position?
Ans:- He plays football as an outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
